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HELP: The Strongest Word Disguised as Weakness

Dear Friend, If I asked you, "What is the bravest thing you have ever said?", what would your answer be? You might think of many things—words spoken in courage, moments of defiance, or times when you stood your ground. But does the word HELP ever come to mind? Have you ever said it out loud?

By |2025-09-17T06:48:25-06:00March 14th, 2025|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

The Mystery of Dream Recall: Insights from Recent Research

Hello and welcome to another exciting blog post! Today, we’re diving into a fascinating topic for many: dream recall. We all experience dreams, but there are times when we wake up and struggle to remember them. Have you ever wondered why this happens? Why do some people remember their dreams vividly, while others barely recall

By |2025-03-06T02:17:44-07:00March 6th, 2025|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

Boundary Setting Within a South Asian Family

Before post-secondary, I never thought twice about how my family shaped me into the person I am. Growing up where I had, the area was enriched with South Asian cultures and I was surrounded by South Asian families throughout elementary and high school. Many of my experiences, whether they were cultural or personal were commonly

By |2025-03-03T13:42:28-07:00March 3rd, 2025|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

Breaking Down Brain Electrodes: A Novel Approach to Neural Repair

The Problem with Brain Cell Repair Neurological disorders are considered a leading cause of disability worldwide (Dai, 2025). These disorders, which range from Alzheimer’s disease to traumatic brain injuries, often result from irreversible cell loss within the nervous system, making their treatment a significant challenge. Finding effective ways to repair or replace lost brain cells

By |2025-02-05T17:36:54-07:00February 5th, 2025|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

An Intro to the “One-day-at-a-time mentality”

Sometimes life gets the best of us and no matter how hard we try, it becomes tough to live in the moment. I know I really struggled with taking things one day at a time because personally it felt unnatural; from the hustle culture often exhibited on social media to the expectations to have everything

By |2025-02-02T14:33:26-07:00February 2nd, 2025|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

Is Self-Compassion an Individual Difference or Skill? 

Image courtesy of Pexels.com In Fall 2024, I took a social psychology course about individual differences, not knowing much about the course content or course trajectory. Fast forward a few months, and a new year later, suffice to say I really loved the course and because it was such a great learning experience, I wanted

By |2025-01-29T00:06:45-07:00January 29th, 2025|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

From Trinkets to Souvenirs: How Collections Benefit the Mind

Image credits: pexels.com When you really think of it, why do we feel the need to collect things?  How can hours of searching and spending hard-earned dollars be beneficial – especially for the sake of expanding our collections of things we really don’t need? These are questions I’ve always wondered myself, as the urge to buy anything

By |2025-01-26T16:43:07-07:00December 21st, 2024|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

Addressing the Mental Health Crisis: British Columbia’s Proposed Mandate for Involuntary Care

Image Courtesy of Pexels.com Addressing the Mental Health Crisis: British Columbia's Proposed Mandate for Involuntary Care Disclaimer: The following piece is based on facts and information prior to September 28th, 2024 Hello, and I hope everyone has had an exciting start to the Autumn season. Today, I will be talking about an interesting and controversial

By |2024-12-01T23:52:09-07:00November 29th, 2024|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

Cannabis and Psychosis: An Interesting Study’s Results

Image Courtesy of Pexels.com Hello everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying a refreshing and productive week. Today I am going to address an important topic in today’s evolving Western society: cannabis use. Recent research has uncovered alarming evidence regarding the impact of cannabis use on adolescent mental health, highlighting a significantly elevated risk of developing

By |2024-12-01T23:52:43-07:00November 28th, 2024|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments
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